Gwiin Park (貴人 朴氏, birth and death dates unknown) was a royal consort of Sejong the Great of Joseon. She was also known as Mistress Janguigung (莊懿宮主).
Biography She was of the Miryang Park clan, and she was the daughter of Park Gang-saeng, who served as Anbyeon Dohobu Governor. Park Gang-saeng died in 1422 (4th year of Sejong's reign), two years before his daughter was appointed as a royal consort.Encyclopedia of Korean Culture, "Park Gang-saeng" entry
Lady Park was appointed as a royal consort on October 26, 1424 (6th year of Sejong's reign), along with Choi's daughter (Lady Choi).Sejong Sillok, vol. 26, October 26, 6th year of Sejong's reign, 2nd entry The following day, she was given the title Jangui-gungju, and her brother Park Eui-mun was appointed as Jongbu Pan-gwan.Sejong Sillok, vol. 26, October 27, 6th year of Sejong's reign, 1st entry In November of the same year, discussions were held about posthumously honoring her father, Park Gang-saeng,Sejong Sillok, vol. 26, November 8, 6th year of Sejong's reign, 2nd entry who was then posthumously awarded the rank of 1st grade and the title of chancellor.Sejong Sillok, vol. 26, November 11, 6th year of Sejong's reign, 4th entry
Subsequently, in June 1428 (10th year of Sejong's reign), Lady Park, along with Lady Choi, was elevated to the rank of Grade 1 Noble Consort (Gui-in).Sejong Sillok, vol. 40, June 16, 10th year of Sejong's reign, 3rd entry She had no children with King Sejong, and the date of her death is unknown.
Lady Park and Lady Choi were the last to use the title "gungju" for royal consorts in Joseon, after which consorts were titled from "bin" to "sukwon".Korea Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, "Gungju" entry
Other In 1425 (7th year of Sejong's reign), there was an incident where Naegwan Im Gyeong and Donggung Sayak Yi Sae shot arrows within the palace and violated Jangui-gungju's quarters. They were punished with flogging and exile, although the original sentence was death by hanging.Sejong Sillok, vol. 28, May 19, 7th year of Sejong's reign, 5th entry
Family Father: Park Gang-saeng (朴剛生, 1369–1422) Brother: Park Eui-mun (朴疑問, ?–1429)Sejong Sillok, vol. 44, June 24, 11th year of Sejong's reign, 3rd entry
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